Job description
Qualifications
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING CORE SKILLS:
Working knowledge of support functions in the construction, trades, or related industries. The following areas are of particular interest:
General residential and commercial construction
HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical
Concrete construction
Roofing and siding
Electrical
Painting
Strong administrative and organizational skills with particular focus on:
Bids and proposals
Building and construction permitting process
Supplier and vendor relationships
Invoicing, billing, and collections
Professional verbal and written communication
Ability to multi-task
Ability to perform data entry and analysis
Minutes and notes taking
Calendar management and scheduling
Telephone and conference calling
Strong work ethic
Working knowledge of MS Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Powerpoint
Associates degree or some college preferred
OTHER POSSIBLE SKILLS:
Bookkeeping
Proofreading
Online research
Social media monitoring and scheduling
Blog writing
Sales support
Travel research
SPECIALIZED SKILLS:
Marketing
Web design
IT support and web maintenance (Wordpress, SquareSpace, etc.)
Internet marketing including email and forum management
WORKING CONDITIONS
A workstation located in a room with a door to avoid distractions.
If necessary, babysitting services are arranged to provide a time slot of undisturbed, focused attention to details.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Laptop or desktop computer
High-speed internet connection
Mobile/smartphone device
Telephone connection
Tablet, iPad or similar (optional)
Printer
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.